Disassembly and Assembly: Assembly

Compress coil spring using a suitable tool and install it onto the strut.
WARNING: Be sure tool is securely attached to coil spring. Compress coil spring.

Fig 1: Compressing Coil Spring Using Tool
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CAUTION: Face tube side of coil spring downward. Align lower end to spring seat as shown below.

Fig 2: Identifying Coil Spring Lower End And Spring Seat Alignment Position
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Connect bound bumper to spring upper seat.
CAUTION:
- Be sure to install bound bumper to spring upper seat securely.
- When installing bound bumper, use soapy water. Do not use machine oil or other lubricants.
Install small parts to the strut.
- Connect upper rubber seat, spring upper seats, thrust bearing, strut mount insulator, and strut spacer. Temporarily install piston rod lock nut.
  CAUTION: Do not reuse piston rod lock nut.
Be sure tab (A) on strut mount insulator is positioned as shown below.
(A): Tab

: Front

Fig 3: Identifying Strut Mount Insulator Tab
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Be sure coil spring is properly set in spring rubber seat. Gradually release spring compressor.
CAUTION: Be sure upper rubber seat is properly aligned to spring upper seat and coil spring.
Tighten piston rod lock nut to the specified torque. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
Remove suitable tool from strut.
Remove Tool (A) from strut.
Tool number (A): ST35652000 (-)

Fig 4: Securing Front Coil Spring And Strut Into Vise
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